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New ‘dangerous cycling’ laws are on the way, but government confirms “no plans” to make speed limits apply to cyclists

The Labour government is set to introduce new ‘dangerous cycling’ laws which would bring punishments for cyclists who kill or injure by dangerous or careless riding in line with those for drivers.Home Office officials say the changes will “make our streets safer for pedestrians” and “tackle those rare instances where victims have been killed or seriously … Read more

Could this new helmet impact protection system be better than Mips? Canyon backs RLS tech that claims to “reduce the risk of concussion by 4x” versus conventional helmets

Canyon has become the first brand to include the new RLS (Release Layer System) in its cycling helmets, a new technology designed to reduce concussion risk by addressing rotational forces during impact. The people behind RLS claim their own studies show the tech can lower the risk of concussion by around four times compared with conventional helmets, and the first … Read more

Donald Trump cancels grants for bike lanes because they’re “hostile to motor vehicles”

Donald Trump has cancelled grants for active travel projects such as pedestrian trails and bike lanes across the United States, the President claiming cycling and walking infrastructure is “hostile to motor vehicles”.The US Department of Transportation has rescinded backing for numerous cycle lane projects and pedestrian paths in various locations around the country, Bloomberg reporting … Read more

Castelli Espresso Air Jacket

The Castelli Espresso Air Jacket is based on a different set of requirements than most other winter jackets: it’s designed to be warm and very breathable, but not to be waterproof. And it does what it’s designed to do very well, and if you don’t ride when it rains, or you’re happy to carry a … Read more

Look Keo Vision road pedal lights. Safety starts with being seen.

Following on from the success of the Geo Trekking Vision pedals from 2019 and 2021’s Geo City Vision pedals Look is introducing the Keo Vision road pedal. The pedals use a light system per side to show more of the rider to following traffic. The system uses Biomotion principles to highlight movement too. Apparently it is 5.5 times more detectable than a steady … Read more

Cycling retailer Sigma Sports halves losses to £925,000 and insists 2024 was “positive” despite cost-of-living crisis, inflation and inventory woes battering bike industry

Major UK cycling retailer Sigma Sports posted a £925,000 loss in 2024 but called it a “positive year” for the business considering bike sales across the industry hit their lowest level this century amid the cost-of-living crisis, rising inflation, and inventory woes.The industry-wide outlook was actually worse than Sigma Sports’ accounts make out, the Bicycle Association … Read more